Cristiano Ronaldo's plan to leave Manchester United this summer has hit a new low after Barcelona rejected the opportunity to sign him.
The Portuguese superstar was offered to the Catalan giants earlier this month despite his synonymity with their bitter rivals Real Madrid. Ronaldo is determined to depart Old Trafford this summer and he has not reported to the club's pre-season tour of Asia due to 'family reasons' but his exit strategy has become increasingly desperate.
Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has offered him across European clubs but has been unable to find a buyer for the striker. Ronaldo was left "upset" at seeing his pay slashed at United after each member of the squad was hit with a 25 per cent cut to their weekly wage – with the 37-year-old, who is the club's highest earner, seeing the greatest impact on his pay packet.
